Abiotic Factors
· Quaking Aspens: o 7,500 and about 10,500 ft in elevation o interspersed with grass and forb meadows in elevations from 8,500 to 10,000 ft · Pinyon Juniper: o Annual precipitation is typically from 10 to about 15 inches o 5000 feet to 7000 feet in elevation o Overgrazing leads to erosions · Sub Alpine: o 10,000 feet to about 11,500 feet o 30 to 35 inches of precipitation a year o Most of this precipitation is snow that falls during the cooler months o Also another large portion of this falls during the summer time in rain form o Surfacing fires occur every 15-30 years on average o Strong winds and frigid temperatures make spruce and fir trees short and brittle · Average temperatures: o In January the coldest month average temperature is 22.6 F o And the warmest month is July with an average temperature of 78.9
Threats to Roan Plateau Ecosystem
Drilling on the Roan Plateau is increasing at a fast pace. The drilling permits have more than doubled since 2004. The drilling has leaded to contaminated water sources. Also the drilling is leading to air pollution by the flare offs of the pumps that are releasing metals and other toxins into the air. Also animal migration routes are being blocked by drilling sites. These are all some of the factors that threatens the ecosystem of the Roan Plateau.
Importance of Roan Plateau Ecosystem
The importance of the Roan Plateau is it houses many different plants and animals and helps by providing useable energy and much oxygen, it is also a good hunting ground for Fish, Elk, Deer. It is also a good place for farming and growing many good crops. Animals eat and the dead waste becomes a good material for worms and decomposers.
Conservation Plan of Roan Plateau
To lower the threat rates of the roan plateau is to stop drilling and move the sites somewhere else. Perhaps in a more controlled environment where pollution is not a problem and animal grazing is not blocked off.
· Quaking Aspens:
o 7,500 and about 10,500 ft in elevation
o interspersed with grass and forb meadows in elevations from 8,500 to 10,000 ft
· Pinyon Juniper:
o Annual precipitation is typically from 10 to about 15 inches
o 5000 feet to 7000 feet in elevation
o Overgrazing leads to erosions
· Sub Alpine:
o 10,000 feet to about 11,500 feet
o 30 to 35 inches of precipitation a year
o Most of this precipitation is snow that falls during the cooler months
o Also another large portion of this falls during the summer time in rain form
o Surfacing fires occur every 15-30 years on average
o Strong winds and frigid temperatures make spruce and fir trees short and brittle
· Average temperatures:
o In January the coldest month average temperature is 22.6 F
o And the warmest month is July with an average temperature of 78.9
Biotic Factors
Plants
· Pinyon juniper
· Aspen tree
Animals
· Beaver
· Black bear
· Coyote
· Elk
· Rabbit
· Fox
· Mule deer
· Pronghorn
· Sheep
· Squirrel
Threats to Roan Plateau Ecosystem
Drilling on the Roan Plateau is increasing at a fast pace. The drilling permits have more than doubled since 2004. The drilling has leaded to contaminated water sources. Also the drilling is leading to air pollution by the flare offs of the pumps that are releasing metals and other toxins into the air. Also animal migration routes are being blocked by drilling sites. These are all some of the factors that threatens the ecosystem of the Roan Plateau.
Importance of Roan Plateau Ecosystem
The importance of the Roan Plateau is it houses many different plants and animals and helps by providing useable energy and much oxygen, it is also a good hunting ground for Fish, Elk, Deer. It is also a good place for farming and growing many good crops. Animals eat and the dead waste becomes a good material for worms and decomposers.
Conservation Plan of Roan Plateau
To lower the threat rates of the roan plateau is to stop drilling and move the sites somewhere else. Perhaps in a more controlled environment where pollution is not a problem and animal grazing is not blocked off.
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